A friend of mine shared an experience with me recently: she went with her toddler to a public library and her son picked this book among many many others. My first thought was “of course.” You see, I haven’t yet met a child to remain indifferent to this book. Maybe that is why Olivia is my safe pick, my go-to-choice, especially when I don’t know a lot about a toddler I meet. Ian Falconer, the writer and illustrator, did a brilliant, wonderful job here. This vibrant, welcoming